Pumpkin Loaf

Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, mashed pumpkin
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly whisked
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 Tbsp rice bran oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 3/4 cup gluten free self raising flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup chopped dried dates
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- Butter, to serve
Method
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1. Preheat an oven to 170°C (160°C fan-forced). Line a loaf tin with baking paper.
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2. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, eggs, orange zest and juice, and oil.
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3. In another large bowl combine the cinnamon, ginger, flour and dates. Place the pumpkin mixture into the dry mixture and mix well to combine.
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4. Pour the mixture into the loaf tin. Smooth the top and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Place into the oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
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5. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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6. Cut into 2cm thick slices, and serve with butter to spread.
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TIP: To have this as a gluten free treat, ensure gluten free flour is used!
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PER SERVE
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• Energy 1161Kj • Protein 6g • Total Fat 7g • Saturated Fat 1g • Carbohydrates 45g • Sugars 26g • Sodium 194mg
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Dietary and nutritional info supplied by NZ Nutrition Foundation